State Police arrest 17 protesters at Capitol

Updated 8:46 am, Thursday, January 5, 2017

The protesters gathered outside the Executive Chambers and called for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to stand up to President-elect Donald Trump's denial of climate change.

State Police warned the protesters if they did not move they would be arrested. The 17 people who did not leave were issued appearance tickets for disorderly conduct, a violation. They are scheduled to appear in Albany City Court at 9 a.m. on Jan. 13 and 14.